The shooting happened at around 8 p.m. at the intersection of Ridge Forest Circle and Ridge Avenue.

Brian Whidby, Special Agent in Charge with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, said the suspect suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while the police officer was not hurt. No names were provided. The officer will be placed on administrative leave.

Whidby said the GBI was called in to help Stone Mountain Police investigate the shooting. Officials are not yet releasing any more details.